APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completing the IIE/ Embark Online Application Instructions for Brazilian Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts in the United States. Please read all instructions carefully and follow the application guidelines below. This online application (IIE/ Embark) is designed in a way that allows Fulbright programs in various countries to use the same form. Please note that Brazilian applicants do not need to complete all of the fields in the IIE/ Embark application. Candidates must submit their applications through the Embark online application system for the MFA Program by the deadline, June 3rd, Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all supporting documents are attached to the online application, as outlined in the call for proposals section. The application process has seven steps: Ø STEP 1: REGISTERING ONLINE; Ø STEP 2: ANSWER TO THE PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS; Ø STEP 3: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM o 3.1: General Information; o 3.2: Education; o 3.3: Experience, language skills and test scores; o 3.4: Personal Information; o 3.5: Personal Financial Information; o 3.6: University Preference. Ø STEP 4: ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; o 4.1: Creating Your Essays & Resume/ Curriculum Vitae; o 4.2: Transcripts and Additional Documents; o 4.3: Supplemental Form Signature Form; Ø STEP 5: LETTERS OF REFERENCES; Ø STEP 6: REVIEW AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM; Ø STEP 7: MAILLING FULBRIGHT. Please read carefully the instructions bellow to fill the online application form. STEP 1: REGISTERING ONLINE Click on the REGISTER button to create your IIE/ Embark account 1

2 YOUR ANSWERS TO THE PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE EXACTLY AS FOLLOWS: STEP 3: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM - You do not need to complete your application at one sitting. You can re-enter at anytime and edit your application. But once you submit your application, you can NO longer make changes to it; - All forms in this application are to be completed in English. Items must be answered completely and carefully; - You can copy and paste information into all text boxes; - In the text boxes, you must limit your responses to the space provided. Information that exceeds the space provided would not display or print; While you cannot edit an uploaded document on-line, you can delete your upload, make your corrections in your document off-line, and upload again; or - You should download all of your documents to make sure the formatting is correct before submitting your application. - Avoid using all capital letters and diacritical markings when answering items, e.g., name, address, etc. It is better to use upper and lower case without diacritical markings; e.g. Jose Maranhao. 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION o It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. Do not omit/neglect any of your names; o It is very important that a mailing company can reach the informed address, so please use your address as stated in all your correspondence. e.g.: Rua Getulio Vargas, and not Getulio Vargas Street; Study Plans: Application Cycle: you are applying to the cycle; Degree Objective: you are applying to the Master s Degree; Field of Study: Film/ Cinema Studies. Once you select your field of study from the drop down, you will use the look-up table to find your specialization. This is a fairly comprehensive list, so please select the one that is most appropriate. You can expand on this in your Study Objective essay. 2

3 3.2 EDUCATION Institutions Attended: list all post-secondary putting the most recently attended first, even those from which you did not obtain a degree from; Awards and Recognitions: list all awards, books, articles and honors received when applicable. 3.3 EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE SKILLS AND TEST SCORES Occupational Experience, Language Skills, Travel Details and Emergency Contacts: fill all information required. 3.4 PERSONAL INFORMATION Fill all information required. 3.5 PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Fill the information required when applicable. 4.6 UNIVERSITY PREFERENCE You should provide up to 3 university preferences with as much information as possible. Most MFA programs, specially top-ranked ones, are extremely competitive and have rigorous and detailed application requirements. It is imperative that you review each school s website for specific application requirements to get familiar with them. If you re selected to the program, you must meet of requirements of the institutions, which you have been selected. Due to the length of the Program, the MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University is not eligible. STEP 4: ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 4.1: ESSAYS & RESUME/ CURRICULUM VITAE CREATING YOUR ESSAYS: Study/Research Objectives and Personal Statement. You have to write the two Essays mentioned above as part of your application. Essays are a method for measuring critical thinking skills, understanding and writing skills. The essays will allow you to emphasize key qualifications, areas of expertise, skills and/or goals; and also to provide an opportunity for you to communicate your understanding of the program s goals and why you would be an appropriate candidate RESUME/ CURRICULUM VITAE Attach a professional resume, maximum of six pages. The curriculum describes academic credentials and demonstrates a record of scholarly achievements When composing curriculum vitae, it is important to include: Highlight the activities related to the elaboration of scripts; Education (universities/ classes attended, degrees earned and dates received); Professional positions held;. Courses taught and other services provided to students and the home institution; Publications (when applicable) and other professional activities, such as workshops, seminars and consultations; Membership and activities in professional associations; and. Honors, awards, fellowships and Community services. 3

4 4.2: TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TRANSCRIPTS No need to upload your transcripts and diplomas. WRITING SAMPLE Not Applicable TEST SCORES Upload your TOEFL or IELTS Score Report. TOEFL ibt (100 or higher) or IELTS (7 or Higher) certificate/score report in only one file. Note that the test should have been taken after June 1 st, You can indicate that you want your score reports sent to IIE code number 2326, Capes code 9377 and to the Fulbright Commission code number You should be sure to indicate the codes on the registration forms or on the answer sheets provided at the time you take the examination. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS 1. Official ID: Upload copies of your current passport or your official ID and those of your accompanying dependents (Passport or CNH or RG). 2. Signature Form: You must download the PDF, print out, sign, scan and attach the Signature Form in the Additional Documents page. The signature form can be found in the Menu: Supplemental Forms. 4.3: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS - Letter of Reference: Proceed to step 5. - Report on Proficiency in English: not applicable, Skip this Document; - Transcript Release Form: not applicable, Skip this document; - Signature Form: You must download the PDF, print out, sign, scan and attach it into the Additional Documents. The document must be submitted online, not by . - Academic Records Information: not applicable, Skip this document; STEP 5: LETTERS OF REFERENCE Letters of reference help reviewers place your proposal within your home institution s/ professional current conditions and plans for growth. References also provide evidence of your reputation within your Major Field of Study and professional experience. 4

5 You must submit only three references. Do not submit more than 3 references. Please provide your referees a copy of your Essays. References should be from people qualified to evaluate your academic and professional work; the abilities you bring to the proposed project; your ability to adapt to another country and culture; and the merits of the project itself. References can come from your home institution and professional works in the area. If you have recently moved to a new home institution or job, one of the reference letters should be from your previous institution. Choose your referees carefully and contact them early. The letters of recommendation need to accompany the application as it could otherwise be weakened by an insufficient number of references. Do not ask someone for a letter of reference unless the person is well acquainted with your qualifications. A pro forma letter from a well-known scholar, a contact abroad or a prominent government official will carry less weight than a realistic assessment of your abilities from someone who knows you and your work well. References must be written in or translated into English. Reference letters should be submitted through the online application system by the application deadline. Note that documents should not be mailed to the Fulbright Commission. STEP 6: REVIEW AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM Before you can submit your online application electronically, your application will be reviewed for completeness. If there is missing information, you will be prompted to correct by the Application Inspector. Note that Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are attached to the online application. YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS WILL ONLY BE CONCLUDED AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITED YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. After completing your online application and thoroughly reviewing it, you can submit it electronically to the Fulbright Commission. Please note that after submitting your application you will be able to access and print it, as well as the supplemental forms and documents, but you will not be able to make any changes to your application. STEP 7: MAILLING FULBRIGHT After submitting your online application form, you must also mail mfa@fulbright.org.br with the following content: a) Subject field: MFA 2018 [YOUR FULL NAME - SCREENPLAY TITLE]; b) Attachment of a Synopsis (1 page) which must contain title, gender of the screenplay and a logline with no more than 70 words; and the Screenplay (5-7 pages), as described on the Edital 2018 Capes/ Fulbright. It is your responsibility to ensure that the Plot film is submitted by the deadline of the Program. Failing to send the Plot will cancel your application. 5